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525 Cocktails & Tapas
Price range: $20 - $30
Cuisines: Asian, Contemporary
Description: Sample the best Laos flavours with tapas dishes to share and beautifully crafted cocktails, in our modern bar or tranquil garden. Wifi, air conditioning, credit cards welcomed. Open daily from 6pm - late
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Description: Sample the best Laos flavours with tapas dishes to share and beautifully crafted cocktails, in our modern bar or tranquil garden. Wifi, air conditioning, credit cards welcomed. Open daily from 6pm - late
Reviewed September 3, 2016

This is the only one nicer bar in Luang Prabang that you could find, of course it is a bit out of the tourists centre, as Luang Prang is very small town so you could from the night market to there only 5 to 10 minutes.
The cocktail is very good and calm you down, the staffs are friendly, and also the owner is always there for welcoming to the guests, which is the nicer thing for us

Date of visit: August 2016
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Andrew S, Owner at 525 Cocktails & Tapas, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2016

Hello halolaobagpackers, thanks for the lovely review, I'm so glad you enoyed your time at 525. Cheers, Andrew

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Reviewed September 1, 2016

My partner and I dined at 525 recently and loved it. There is a wonderful outdoor area that would be perfect for a pre dinner drink, although we went inside where it was cool and inviting.

Andrew (owner) has taken great care in establishing a bar and restaurant where every detail has been carefully considered. The ambience is relaxing and calming and the staff competent and attentive.

525 is a must for foodies while in Luang Prabang.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Andrew S, Owner at 525 Cocktails & Tapas, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2016

Hi Desmond H, thanks for taking the time to review us, it was a pleasure to meet you and I'm delighted you had such a good evening at 525. Cheers, Andrew

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Reviewed August 30, 2016 via mobile

My husband and I dropped in to this super stylish bar/restaurant for a drink and a bite to eat after having eaten our fill of the street food from the night market. They have a great selection of cocktails and wines and we both enjoyed a crisp, cold glass of white wine as we waited for our food. We arrived quite early so we were the only ones there meaning there wasn't much in the way of atmosphere. However, the manager Nicholas came and chatted to us for a little while and was friendly and helpful.

This bar wouldn't look out of place in London. The interior and bar are very well designed and the drinks and food menu choices rivalled any that I have come across in bars in major cities. We welcomed the change having eaten so much noodles and rice on our travels. Please don't expect to pay typical SE Asia prices though and if you are on a tight budget this probably isn't the place for you.

The food was all great. We had fresh spring rolls, pulled pork sliders and Mac n cheese, all beautifully presented and really delicious. My only complaint would be that the three dishes we ordered all came out at different times which seemed strange seeing as we were the only ones in there and it is the sort of food that should really be served all at once.

Would definitely return though. Craving those pulled pork sliders as I write this!

Date of visit: August 2016
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Andrew S, Owner at 525 Cocktails & Tapas, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2016

Hi stickywicks, thanks for such a great and full review, apologies we didn't explain that the food comes out at different times, I hope it didn't spoil your enjoyment too much. Cheers, Andrew

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Reviewed August 28, 2016 via mobile

Their incredibly stylish decor & outdoor lounge is lovely for evening & night enjoyment, though we opted for the air conditioned interior, still well designed if more formal. (Could use a few splashes of local red & gold highlights to warm it up a bit...) The staff are well trained & exude the warm professionalism of a fine hotel. Their specialty drinks were very well crafted concoctions, like the Woodford bourbon, cinnamon & honey "old fashioned". The food was beautifully presented, and delicious tapas style interpretations of local and international classics. And great music! Drop in and chill...

Date of visit: August 2016
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Andrew S, Owner at 525 Cocktails & Tapas, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2016

Hello Jim B, Thanks so much for taking the time to review us and for your comments, the staff will be very happy to hear what you've said. Cheers, Andrew

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Reviewed August 26, 2016 via mobile

One of the place that you have to visit. Great atmosphere, good drinks, excellence service and the owner was very nice. I will definitely return.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Andrew S, Owner at 525 Cocktails & Tapas, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2016

Hi Savijak, thanks so much for your review! Cheers, Andrew

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